Education & Engagement Program Manager

Summary
This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.

About the Role:
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking three passionate, collaborative program managers to coordinate the delivery of our education and engagement programs. We need proven managers who will leverage their program management expertise and experience to effectively support programs that serve our local communities.

These positions will manage education programs within the Environmental and Community Services Section (ECSS) of WTD. These positions will manage programs located at our three main sites in Renton, Woodinville and Georgetown, supporting daily functions, including coordination of staffing and daily implementation of programs at each site.

These positions work with the Education & Engagement Unit Manager and Supervisors for work across the Division (WTD), Department (DNRP) and throughout King County and represent the Unit's education work with internal work groups, external consultants, and the public.

The Education Program Manager positions are an exciting opportunity to manage diverse programs within WTD's Education & Engagement Unit. These programs lead to more sustainable and high-quality community partnerships, engagement, education services, and career opportunities for local communities.

About the Team:
The ECSS section advances the values of King County and the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) by protecting public health and the environment and providing equitable, inclusive services to residents and businesses across King County. To our agency, success means providing clean water safely and reliably to the next generation. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. We are committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Education & Engagement Program Manager , you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
These positions manage the overall daily functions of education teams that also include partner and contract staff located throughout WTD's service area. Three program manager positions are responsible for:

• Daily program onsite management - managing programs at one of 3 teaching sites located in Renton, Woodinville and Georgetown; direct on-the-ground coordination with educators, operations, and maintenance staff at these sites in managing programs, safety and communications.
• Staff coordination and training - managing WTD education staff, interns, contract and partner staff, which involves scheduling and daily program oversight as well as managing training for all educators who teach programs.
• Education program development - planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of diverse education programs focused on water topics in coordination with education supervisors.
• Education program coordination - managing administrative tasks such as support for program registration, staff scheduling, communications, and logistics necessary for successful education programs.
• Teaching programs - teaching all ages about water systems including wastewater, stormwater, water quality, etc.
• Program leadership - act as lead in for one or more of the following program areas - teen intern program, City Soil Farm education programs, resource recovery programs, high school program, middle school program, elementary school program and/or career programs.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:

• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating diverse education programs focused on environmental and water related topics.
• Experience in teaching about water quality issues and water systems; wastewater, stormwater, water ecosystems, etc.
• Experience training and overseeing staff/contract educators in the daily delivery of education programs; including coordinating safety, site logistics, and daily program needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to Equity and Social justice (ESJ) in the planning and delivery of education and engagement programs.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in working with external partners and the public.
• Established ability to manage administrative logistics needed to run successful education programs including registration systems, scheduling platforms, SharePoint sites, websites, etc.

Competencies You Bring :

• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Builds Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Required Licenses:

• Valid Washington State driver's license or out-of-state equivalent.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Knowledge of program coordination within King County agency.
• Advanced knowledge of wastewater and stormwater education programs and curriculum.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and operations.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: South Treatment Plant, 1200 Monster Road SW, Renton, WA, Brightwater Treatment Plant, 22505 State Route 9 S.E. Woodinville, WA, and Georgetown Wet Weather Treatment Station 6185 4th Ave. S., Seattle.
• Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: Technical Employees Association (TEA)

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified internal King County employees only. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

W ho to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Lorie Nick at lorie.nick @kingcounty.gov

Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and the WTD Blog.

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our DNRP website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.

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Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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